How to Remove Surf Wax

Surf wax stops you from slipping off your surfboard when you are either paddling or up surfing. The wax typically is applied to the deck of the board in the positions where you place your feet. You need, however, to scrape off the wax layer before it becomes too slick. If you are not adding any wax, or are storing or selling your board, a surf wax remover can help remove any remaining wax or wax residue.

Things You'll Need

  • Blow dryer
  • Surf wax comb, plastic hair comb, old credit card or plastic scraper
  • Surf wax remover
  • Cloth
  • Bucket
  • Liquid dish soap
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lay the surfboard on a flat, even surface.

    • 2

      Leave the surfboard in the sun for 30 minutes to heat the wax. If there is no sun or it's too cold to heat the wax, heat the wax with a blow dryer.

    • 3

      Scrape the wax with the straight edge of a surf wax comb or plastic hair comb, old credit card or plastic scraper. Starting at the top of the surfboard, gently work your way downward with long, even strokes. Continue scraping until the wax is removed.

    • 4

      Dampen a soft cloth with a surf wax remover. Rub the cloth into any remaining surf wax. Allow the wax remover to work into the wax and dissolve for the amount of time specified by the manufacturer's instruction. This typically takes 15 to 60 minutes.

    • 5

      Fill a small bucket with liquid dish soap and warm water. Dip a cloth in the warm water. Wipe down the surfboard to remove the surf wax remover residue. Wipe down the surfboard with a damp cloth to remove all soap residue.